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(Indianapolis) — Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly expand restrictions on student cell phone use in schools, moving toward a consistent, statewide policy covering the entire school day. The proposal, Senate Bill 78, […]

Flu activity is rising across Southeastern Indiana, and local health officials say the region is likely heading into a challenging stretch as winter respiratory illnesses continue to circulate. Health leaders in Ripley, Franklin and Decatur […]

(Vernon, IN) – A woman was rescued from the Muscatatuck River at Muscatatuck County Park on New Year’s Eve after deputies and multiple emergency agencies responded to a report of a mental health crisis near […]

(Indianapolis) — Indiana lawmakers are preparing to debate what could become the state’s largest gambling expansion in years, with proposals this session focused on online lottery sales and a possible new casino in northeastern Indiana […]

STATEWIDE — State Representative Michelle Davis has introduced legislation that would require all Indiana public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library. Under the proposal, schools would be required to post […]

(New Marion, IN) – The New Marion Volunteer Fire Department is marking a leadership transition following the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Charles Meisberger. Meisberger has retired after 49½ years as fire chief, capping a […]

(Indianapolis) – Indiana’s decision to once again opt out of the federal SUN Bucks program is drawing renewed criticism from Democratic lawmakers as a key deadline approaches, reopening a broader debate over cost, capacity and […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan High School has added a permanent new display honoring one of the community’s most accomplished graduates: David W. Mortara, a 1958 Milan alumnus whose career helped shape modern heart-diagnostic technology. School […]

(Greensburg, IN) – A structure fire displaced four people and 11 pets Tuesday morning in Greensburg, but no injuries were reported thanks in part to working smoke detectors inside the home. Greensburg Fire Department crews […]

(Indianapolis) — Former Indiana Congressional candidate Gabriel “Gabe” Whitley has been sentenced to one year of probation following a felony intimidation conviction. The charges stemmed from a series of social media threats directed at political […]

STATEWIDE — Indiana players took home nearly $10 million during the historic $1.8 billion Powerball run that ended on Christmas Eve. While a single ticket in Arkansas snagged the massive jackpot, 32 Hoosiers won prizes […]